This summer I accepted a new position. This "new" position just happened to be my "old" position. Almost two years ago, to the date, I left a company I had been with for four years in search of something more. I loved my role and the company but I wanted to learn more and experience more of the industry—so I left.

LinkedIn allows any of its 433 Million global users to share their thoughts on professional topics via their news feature. This feature, which is similar to a standard blog, allows every professional the opportunity to get his or her voice and work out there on the web and show your their value.

Now that you have the job offer in hand it's important to take some time and really evaluate your decision before accepting. Remember, this is a place you’re (hopefully) going to be for a while, so you want to take the time you need to determine whether it’s going to be the right fit for you.

If you ask any recruiter, they'll tell you that your application/resume has to "sell them" within the first minute. And, surprise surprise, their attention spans don't increase when they're sourcing candidates on LinkedIn either. In fact, most recruiters will only spend about 10 seconds on each profile. Crazy! So how can you grab their attention and hold it long enough to really make a positive impression?

When I've asked people about their choice to use fictional names on social media, majority cite their job search as the reasoning behind staying hidden. If you don't use your real name, the chances of being found and judged for your personal life by possible employers minimizes. But if you use a fictional name, then employers can't find out how passionate you are about your future career and about your life!